London mayor Sadiq Khan welcomes progress made on devolution to London in the Budget

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Sadiq Khan hailed the London devolution agreement announced in today's Budget (Source: Getty)

Shruti Tripathi Chopra

Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered a historic devolution agreement for Londoners today to "protect jobs and investment in the aftermath of Brexit".

The devolution agreement focussed on infrastructure projects to help London mayor Sadiq Khan upgrade the capital's road, rail and Underground networks and boost its economy.

It also confirmed the devolution of new powers to allow the mayor and Transport for London to reduce congestion.

In his Budget, the chancellor also confirmed that an agreement has been reached to devolve a number of healthcare powers in London which will lead to better services that meet the needs of local communities.

Other aspects the agreement promised was granting London more powers over the administration of business rates. The chancellor also agreed to finalise a devolution deal on criminal justice services by June. The deal will look at working and co-commissioning of services between the government and the mayor – with the aim of improving services for victims and offenders in London.